clue in
phrasal verb
clued in; clueing in or cluing in; clues in
informal
: to give information to (someone)
The public should be clued in to what's happening.
—often + onShe'll clue you in on the latest news.
—often used as clued inHe's totally clued in on the latest computer developments.
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Researchers have investigated these geological clues in a recent study published in the journal Science Advances.
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 29 Jan. 2025
And so the public will look for clues in Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s post-meeting news conference.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
Most days, there are between three and five clues in each direction on a five by five grid, but the puzzles are sometimes larger, especially on Saturdays.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
After a day of searching earlier this month, Kristie Cowling made notes of landmarks that seemed to match clues in Collins-Black’s book.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 29 Jan. 2025
And so the public will look for clues in Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s post-meeting news conference.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
Most days, there are between three and five clues in each direction on a five by five grid, but the puzzles are sometimes larger, especially on Saturdays.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
After a day of searching earlier this month, Kristie Cowling made notes of landmarks that seemed to match clues in Collins-Black’s book.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Clue in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clue%20in. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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